Allowed/Prohibited Activities
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 The Portland Water District announced the grand
opening of the Sebago Lake Land Reserve in 2005.
While most of the PWD’s land
is available to the public, accessing the lake along the
Two-Mile No Bodily Contact Zone is still against the law. Fences
protect the shoreline land designated as no trespassing, and
nine separate permitting kiosks have been erected to guide land
users to trails and popular destinations. Any person or group
using PWD property will be required to complete a permit form
and place it in a designated box.
The new policy allows lake-friendly activities such as hunting,
cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Prohibited activities
include camping, fires, and the use of ATVs and motorcycles.
A full time security officer has been hired to patrol the
Reserve and ensure rules are followed.
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LAND POLICIES PWD
has adopted four policies in recent years that collectively
describe our approach to land use and beliefs about development
in the Sebago Lake watershed.
Sebago Lake Land Use Policy
*Identifies the Sebago Lake Land Reserve, which
activities are prohibited, and which land is no trespassing.
Watershed Land Preservation Policy
* Asserts that preservation of forested land is
critical for long term protection of lake water quality and
expresses a commitment to working with property owners who seek
to preserve their land.
Land Acquisition Policy
* Identifies priority properties to acquire from
willing sellers at fair market value - all properties located
inside the 2-mile “No Bodily Contact” zone around the intakes
and within 500 feet of the lake shoreline.
Vision Statement
* Explains the District’s view of how activity on
the lake should be managed in order to lower the risk to public
health.
If you have questions about these policies or want to provide
your comments, e-mail to
sebagolake@pwd.org.
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